When you think of orchids, your first thought may be houseplants. While these beautiful flowers can make excellent additions to your home, many species can also thrive outside in gardens, even in ...

Jewel orchids (Ludisia discolor), also known as tiger orchids, are a type of terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia.

The study of wild orchids is time-consuming but also rewarding, says Dr. Suranjan Fernando, another scientist involved in orchid research. Sri Lanka has epiphytic orchids that usually grow on trees, ...